A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths.

Chlorhexidine is a strong antiseptic used for cleaning skin before surgery or injections. It is also used to treat oral conditions, such as dry socket, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Using ...

Research published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests alcohol handrubbing is just as effective as chlorhexidine handwashing but may be more time efficient. For their study, ...